Dahlia's POV
When Soren realized he had left his keys behind and returned to retrieve them, Eddie was positioned right outside my doorway. As Eddie stepped away, he shot me a loaded glance before delivering his parting words. "Don't forget to arrange the menu for this evening's celebration."
It wasn't until Eddie disappeared that the full weight of Soren's request hit me. Was he seriously expecting me to orchestrate a welcome party for his alleged mistress? Did he truly believe I wouldn't find a way to ruin his perfectly orchestrated charade?
"It appears your connection with Soren isn't quite what I had assumed," Eddie observed, studying me with obvious curiosity.
Lorena kept her eyes fixed on Eddie, her entire demeanor shifting to visible anxiety the moment he materialized before us.
"Mr. Mathews, were you seeking me out?" I inquired, plastering on a smile while meeting the gaze of this strikingly attractive man.
